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28 Years
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Neurofunctional Acupuncture Training for Healthcare Professionals
Founded in 1998, our program pioneers evidence-based medical acupuncture training for healthcare professionals. We combine neurofunctional diagnostics with electroacupuncture methodologies to address pain and movement disorders. Our 300-hour certificate curriculum includes 100 hours of hands-on workshops in anatomy labs, needling techniques, and live patient treatments. Developed by Dr. Angelica Fargas-Babjak and Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco, our skill-based approach integrates Western neuroanatomy with functional assessment systems.With over 250 testimonials, graduates report enhanced clinical outcomes through our neurophysiological framework. Our McMaster Health Sciences Continuing Education approval ensures rigorous academic standards. The program emphasizes practical application, with graduates implementing treatment protocols that address somatic-visceral connections and neuroplasticity principles.
Services
Medical Acupuncture Training
Neurofunctional Electroacupuncture
Continuing Medical Education
Anatomy Lab Workshops
Live Patient Case Studies
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in medical acupuncture education since 1998
- Our team includes university-appointed faculty with clinical research expertise
- We implement a patented neurofunctional operating system for pain management
- Our graduates demonstrate 80-95% patient improvement rates in musculoskeletal treatments
- We provide cadaver-based anatomy training unavailable in traditional programs
Associations and certifications
- McMaster University
- McMaster Health Sciences Continuing Education Department
What people say
Improved patient outcomes
Practical anatomy training
Immediate clinical application
Expert instructors
Comprehensive curriculum
Services
Medical Acupuncture Training
Our 300-hour certificate program teaches neurofunctional acupuncture techniques grounded in Western neuroanatomy. Participants develop skills in functional diagnostics and electroacupuncture for pain management. The curriculum combines lectures with hands-on workshops in anatomy labs and live patient treatments.
Neurofunctional Electroacupuncture
This specialized treatment approach targets neurophysiological mechanisms for pain relief. Practitioners learn to apply electrical stimulation through acupuncture needles to modulate nervous system function. The method addresses both acute and chronic pain conditions through evidence-based protocols.
Continuing Medical Education
Our CME-accredited courses provide healthcare professionals with advanced training in acupuncture techniques. The curriculum includes functional assessment workshops and cadaver-based anatomy sessions that enhance clinical decision-making and treatment precision.
Anatomy Lab Workshops
Cadaver-based workshops develop precise anatomical understanding for safe acupuncture practice. Participants examine neurovascular structures and musculoskeletal relationships through guided dissections. These sessions reinforce proper needle placement techniques in different body regions.
Live Patient Case Studies
Real-time demonstrations show acupuncture treatment of actual patients with movement disorders. Instructors demonstrate functional assessments and treatment planning while addressing patient-specific considerations. Participants observe immediate clinical responses to neurofunctional interventions.
People
Dr. Angelica Fargas-Babjak
Program Chair
Co-founder of McMaster's Neurofunctional Acupuncture Program with 25+ years of clinical and educational experience. Specializes in integrating acupuncture with conventional pain management strategies for musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco
Program Director
Board-certified physiatrist and acupuncture specialist who developed the neurofunctional operating system. With 30+ years of teaching experience, he pioneered evidence-based acupuncture protocols used in the program's curriculum.
Questions
What makes McMaster's acupuncture program unique?
Our neurofunctional approach integrates Western neuroanatomy with electroacupuncture, featuring cadaver-based anatomy labs and live patient demonstrations unavailable elsewhere.
Who should enroll in this program?
Healthcare professionals treating musculoskeletal pain, including physicians, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and registered massage therapists seeking evidence-based acupuncture training.
How long does the program take to complete?
The 300-hour certificate program includes modular courses with flexible scheduling options for working healthcare professionals.
What clinical skills will I gain?
You'll master neurofunctional assessment techniques, precise needling methods, and treatment protocols for pain management and movement disorders.
Is the program evidence-based?
Yes, our curriculum follows evidence-based medicine principles with scientific validation for all neurofunctional acupuncture techniques taught.
